Equipment Mechanic​/Heavy Equipment Mechanic

The Public Work's Department is hiring an Equipment Mechanic/ Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Only Online Applications Are Accepted. DEFINITION

Equipment Mechanic

To perform skilled and semi-skilled work involved in the mechanical servicing, maintenance and repair of the County’s fleet of automotive and other equipment; to maintain simple records related to shop operations; and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

To perform skilled and semi-skilled work involved in the mechanical servicing, maintenance and repair of the County’s fleet of Fire Department vehicles and equipment, heavy construction equipment and other equipment; to maintain simple records related to shop operations; and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Conducts safety inspections on transit and passenger vehicles.
• Diagnoses and repairs computer controlled systems, electrical systems, brakes, steering, suspensions, drive train components, differentials, transfer cases, transmissions, gasoline- and diesel-powered engines, HVAC systems, hydraulic systems on vehicles and light equipment.
• Designs and installs emergency response equipment in vehicles.
• Inspects and replaces tires as needed.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance of all County vehicles and equipment.
• Performs minor body work as needed, including painting.
• Performs routine welding and fabrication work on vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Makes and repairs snow chains for vehicles.
• Performs field repairs of vehicles as necessary, including during adverse weather / environmental conditions.
• Orders and picks up parts and supplies necessary for assigned maintenance and repair work.
• Interacts with vehicle / equipment operators to help determine service and repair needs.
• Operates hoists and overhead cranes.
• Maintains garage, shop and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Performs all work in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, County and department policies and procedures, and standards of quality and safety.
• Maintains accurate and complete work records.
• Trains new mechanics as assigned.

• Diagnoses and repairs computer controlled systems, electrical systems, brakes, steering, suspensions, drive train components, differentials, transfer cases, transmissions, gasoline- and diesel-powered engines, HVAC systems, hydraulic systems on Fire Department vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment.
• Repairs snowplow blades.
• Overhauls gasoline- and diesel-powered engines.
• Performs complex welding and fabrication work, including manufacturing special tools and equipment for the shop.

Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

Possession of a valid California Class “B” operator’s license is desirable. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver’s license from another state if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver’s license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form.

Experience: Two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment.

Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel-powered heavy automotive and road construction equipment, trucks and automobiles.

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document.

• Modern principles, practices, equipment, materials and tools used in the servicing, maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Gasoline- and diesel-powered engines, and their proper operation.
• Safety regulations and precautions pertaining to vehicle servicing.
• Safe and proper use of assigned equipment and tools.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Basic mathematics.

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